Category: Editor’s picks
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2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs: Day 1 scores
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs began Monday at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule here for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Red Wings trade defenseman Brendan Smith to Rangers
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By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings have made their first big move as the NHL’s March 1 trade deadline approaches. Defenseman Brendan Smith, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has been dealt to the New York Rangers for a pair of draft picks: a second-round…
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Wolverines’ Nagelvoort named B1G first star; Berry third
By @MichaelCaples – Zach Nagelvoort pitched a shutout against the hated Buckeyes on Saturday, and in doing so, earned first star of the week honors from the Big Ten. The senior goaltender for the Michigan Wolverines stopped 42 shots in afternoon affair with Ohio State in Columbus, leading his team to a 1-0 victory against…
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The 2017 MHSAA boys’ high school hockey playoffs begin today
By @StefanKubus – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys high school hockey playoffs begin today at rinks across the state of Michigan. Check out the full schedule below for a look at all the regional action, as teams compete for a chance to represent their school in the state semifinals and finals at USA…
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Chasing The Dream: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament gives players ‘a shot’ in Plymouth
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A version of this article originally appeared in the February issue of MiHockeyMag. By Michael Caples – Often times, the tales of budding stars’ hockey journeys are romanticized and celebrated. Just three months ago, Zach Werenski graced the cover of MiHockeyMag, as we talked about how he made a trek through youth hockey, USA Hockey’s…
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2017 MAHA State Playoffs officially begin today
By @MichaelCaples – February 27 marks the official start date of the 2017 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State Playoffs, as the Tier I girls’ tournaments get underway in Taylor. Check out the list below for all the dates for specific age groups and divisions (click to expand), as well as when the championship game for…
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Red Wings ink Nick Jensen to two-year extension
By @StefanKubus – Nick Jensen is staying in Detroit for the foreseeable future. The Red Wings re-signed the defenseman to a two-year contract extension Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $800,000 in 2017-18 and $825,000 in 2018-19. Jensen, 26, would have become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. He has posted…
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Red Wings recall Drew Miller, Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – Forward Drew Miller and goaltender Jared Coreau are rejoining the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings announced a pair of roster moves Monday morning that saw the pair recalled from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids. Since being waived and sent down, the 33-year-old Miller had notched two goals and one assist in seven…
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WCHA playoff match-ups are set
By @MichaelCaples – With the conclusion of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s regular season last night, the WCHA postseason tournament is officially set to begin. The top four teams in the WCHA will now host best-of-three quarterfinal match-ups at their home rinks. Here is what the first round of the WCHA tournament looks like: No.…
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Muskegon goaltender Keith Petruzzelli scores a goal
By @MichaelCaples – On Friday night, Muskegon Lumberjacks goaltender Keith Petruzzelli’s name appeared in an unusual spot on the scoresheet. The goal column. The ‘Jacks netminder fired the puck the length of the ice into the opposing team’s empty net in the closing seconds of his team’s 4-1 victory over the Madison Capitols. What…